1 CURRICULUM VITAE Karl Schurr, Physiotherapist, MAppSc. BAppSc. 12 Kerslake Ave/ PO Box 3015, Regents Park, NSW 2143 AUSTRALIA Ph: 0419 321-939 - Email: kschurr@bigpond.net.au QUALIFICATIONS 1984: Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), The University of Sydney. 2000: Master of Applied Science, Physiotherapy (by research), The University of Sydney RECENT WORK HISTORY 1992-present 1994-July 2016: Private physiotherapy consultant and educator; member of the StrokeEd collaboration (www.strokeed.com) Senior physiotherapist (Level 6 clinical regradiing, Dec 2008) in neurology, in the stroke unit, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital. Rehabilitation in aged care/gerontology including orthopaedics and people with lower limb amputations. PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Scrivener K, Tourany R, McNamanar-Holmes M, Schurr K, Dorsch S, & Dean CM (Submitted; under review). Feasibility of a nurse-led weekend group exercise program for people after stroke. Harvey LA, Katalinic OM, Herbert RD, Moseley A, Lannin NA Schurr K et al (Submitted, under review). Stretch for the treatment and prevention of contracture: An abridged republication of a Cochrane systematic review. Harvey LA, Katalinic OM, Herbert RD, Moseley A, Lannin NA Schurr K et al (Submitted, under review). Stretch for the treatment and prevention of contractures (Cochrane Review) Curto-Vratsistas, A,, A., & Schurr K. (Submitted, under review). Use of audit, feedback and education increased guideline implementation in a multidisciplinary stroke unit. A, Lannin NA, Schurr K, & Dorsch S. (Accepted). Chapter 40: Optimising motor performance and sensation following brain impairment. In M Curtin, M Egan & J Adams (Eds.). Occupational therapy for people experiencing illness, injury or impairment: Promoting occupation and participation (7 th ed.). Elsevier. Hassett L, van den Berg, M, Lindley R, Crotty M, A, van Ploeg H, Smith S, Schurr K et al. (2016). Effect of affordable technology on physical activity levels and mobility outcomes in rehabilitation: protocol for the AMOUNT (Activity and MObility UsiNg Technology) rehabilitation trial. BMJ Open (May). Karl Schurr, Jan 2017 Page 1
Treacy, D., Schurr, K., Lloyd, B., Sherrington, C. (2015). Additional standing balance circuit classes during inpatient rehabilitation improved balance outcomes: An assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial. Age and Ageing, 44(4), 580-586. Scrivener, K., Jones, T., Schurr, K., Graham, P.L., Dean, C.M. (2015). After-hours or weekend rehabilitation improves outcomes and increases physical activity but does not affect length of stay: A systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy, 61(2), 61-67. Scrivener, K., Schurr, K., Sherrington, C. (2014). Responsiveness of the ten-metre walk test, Step Test and Motor Assessment Scale in inpatient care after stroke. BMC Neurology, 14, 1:129. Treacy, D., Schurr, K., Sherrington, C. (2013). Balance circuit classes to improve balance among rehabilitation inpatients: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Geriatrics, 13, 1:75., A, Vratsistas, A, & Schurr K (2013). Barriers and enablers to implementing multiple stroke guideline recommendations: A qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research. 13:323. Scrivener K, Sherrington C, Schurr K (2013). A systematic review of the responsiveness of lower limb physical performance measures in inpatient care after stroke. BMC Neurology, 13:4. Schurr, K Sherrington C et al (2012). The minimum sit-to-stand height test: Reliability, responsiveness and relationship to leg muscle strength. Clinical Rehabilitation, 26(7), 656-663. Scrivener K, Sherrington C, Schurr K (2012) Exercise dose and mobility outcome in a comprehensive stroke unit : Description and prediction from a prospective cohort study. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 44(10), 824-829. Scrivener K, Sherrington C, Schurr K (2012) Amount of exercise in the first week after stroke predicts walking speed and unassisted walking. Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair, 26(8), 932-938. Scrivener K, Sherrington C, & Schurr K (2011). Many participants in inpatient rehabilitation can quantify their exercise dosage accurately: An observational study. Journal of Physiotherapy, 57(2), 117-122. King, A.,, A., & Schurr, K. (2011). Observation study of the time use and activity levels of inpatients in a co-located acute and rehabilitation stroke unit. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 18(5), 654-665., A., Lannin, N.A., & Schurr, K. (2010). Optimising motor performance following brain impairment (Chapter 37). In M.Curtin, M. Molineux & J. Supyk (Eds.). Occupational therapy and physical dysfunction: Enhancing occupation (pp 580-606, 6 th ed.). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. Schurr K, & Ada L (2010) Observation of arm support in healthly elderly people. European Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 46, 1, 55-58. Katalinic, O.M., Harvey, L.A., Herbert, R.D., Moseley, A.M., Lannin, N.A., Schurr, K. (2008) Stretch interventions for contracture. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 4. Olivetti L, Schurr K, Sherrington C, Wallbank G Pamphlett P, Kwan M and Herbert R (2007) A novel weight-bearing strengthening program during rehabilitation of older people is feasible and improves standing up more than non-weight bearing strengthening program: A randomised trial. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 53, 147-153. Schurr K & Ada L (2006) Observation of arm behaviour in healthy elderly people: Implications for contracture prevention after stroke. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 52, 129-134. Nugent J, Schurr K & Adams R (1994) A dose response relationship between amount of weight bearing exercise and walking outcome following cerebrovascular accident Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 75, 399-402. 2 Karl Schurr, Jan 2017 Page 2
Herbert R, Moore S, Moseley A, Schurr K & Wales A. (1993) Making inferences about muscle forces from clinical observations. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 39, 195-202. Moseley A, Wales A, Herbert R, Schurr K & Moore S. (1993) Observation and analysis of hemiplegic gait : stance phase. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 39; 259-267. Moore S, Schurr K, Moseley A, Wales A & Herbert R. (1993) Observation and analysis of hemiplegic gait : swing phase. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 39, 271-278. 3 RESEARCH GRANT FUNDING 2014-2016 Affordable technology to improve physical activity levels and mobility outcomes in rehabilitation Funded by NHMRC Project Grant ($1,419,755) Investigators: Sherrington,, Lindley, Crotty,, ven der Ploeg, Smith, Schurr 2008-2012 Optimising rehabilitation outcomes Funded by: Ingham Health Research Institute ($200,000) Investigators: Schurr*, Dorsch*, Sherrington#, #, Togher# (* Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital; # The University of Sydney) 2009 An observational study of patient activity levels in one Sydney stroke unit Funded by: The National Stroke Foundation ($3,000) Investigators: King,, Schurr POST-GRADUATE TEACHING (2011-2016) Year Event Location 2016 12-14 Feb 16-18 Apr 2-4 June 11-13 Aug 2-4 Nov 24-26 Nov 3-5 Dec 9-10 Dec Workshops in 2016: Evidence-Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke (over 3 days) with A Brisbane, Qld x 2 x 4 Gosford, NSW 2015 5-7 Feb 19-21 Feb 27-29 Mar 16-18 Apr 29-31 May 5-7 June 24-25 Sep 22-24 Oct 5-7 Nov 10-12 Dec Workshops in 2015: Evidence-Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke (over 3 days) with A Logan, QLD Wangarratta, VIC x 3 Dorcester, UK London, UK Brighton, Qld Delhi, INDIA Cairns, QLD 27-28 Oct Poster: Increasing compliance with Australian stroke 2015 NHMRC Research Karl Schurr, Jan 2017 Page 3
2014 24 Nov; 5 th /12 th Dec guideline recommendations using an audit and feedback cycle (Vratsistas-Curto A, Schurr K, A) Invited half-day masterclass: Upper limb motor and sensory rehabilitation post-stroke: Implications of research evidence for clinical practice (with A ) Evening lecture: Translating stroke rehabilitation evidence into practice (with A ) Translation Symposium, Sydney, NSW 27-28 Oct Hammell NeuroCenter, Nr Aarhus, Denmark Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark 4 21/22 Feb 10/11 Apr 22/23 May 30/31 May 23-25 Jun 7/8 Aug 25/26 Sept 7/8 Nov 26-28 Nov 18-20 Dec Workshops in 2014: Evidence-Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke (over 2 or 3 days) with K Schurr Gold Coast, QLD Ballina, NSW Canberra, ACT Santiago, CHILE Caloundra, QLD Ringe, Denmark Faroe Islands, Denmark 2013 7/8 Mar 5/6 Apr 31 May/ 1 Jun 6/7 Sept 26/27 Sep 15/16 Nov 29/30 Nov Workshops in 2013: Evidence-Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke (over 2 days) with A x 2 Brisbane, QLD x 2 Townsville, QLD Perth, WA Adelaide, SA Frankston, Vic 22 Aug 2013 Paper: Does repeat audit with feedback improve compliance with stroke guideline recommendations that are resistant to change? (Schurr, Vratsistas, Trees & ) SmartStrokes Allied Health and Nursing Australian Conference, Brisbane, QLD,22-23Aug 2012 1/2 Mar 1/ 2 June 5/6 July 10/11 Aug 27/28 Sept 25/26 Oct 10/11 Dec 13/14 Dec 17/18 Dec Workshops in 2012: Evidence-Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke (over 2 days) with A Ipswich QLD Wagga Wagga, NSW Orange, NSW Dunfermline, SCOTLAND Hammel & Frederikssund, DENMARK 2011 28 Oct Paper: Barriers and enablers to implementation of best practice stroke rehabilitation guidelines for physiotherapists at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Stroke Unit (Lloyd,, Vratsistas, Schurr) 28 Oct Paper: Use of audit, feedback and coaching to improve implementation of best practice stroke guidelines by Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference, Brisbane, QLD 27-30 Oct Australian Physiotherapy Association National Conference, Karl Schurr, Jan 2017 Page 4
physiotherapists at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Stroke Unit (Lloyd,, Vratsistas, Schurr) Brisbane, QLD 27-30 Oct 5 5 Aug Paper: Use of audit, feedback and coaching to increase guideline implementation at the Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Stroke unit (, Vratsistas, Munro, Schurr, Vickers) SmartStrokes Allied Health and Nursing Australian Conference, Surfers Paradise, QLD,4-5Aug Karl Schurr, Jan 2017 Page 5